DrJack54

Which fairytale did that come from. The financials are something immigration is very particular about. Not only does the 400k need to be in for two months prior to applying for extension, it's recommended to maintain the funds in the account for the under consideration period.

For extension based on being parent of Thai child the financial requirement is 400k on day of application. Somewhat irrelevant as OP doesn't have 400k. Also different offices will have various views on this Doubt very much if still married it would be an option for some immigration offices. Here is thread related to that. In particular ubonjoe first reply.

Vientiane does not do ME Non O marriage

Use 800k in Thai bank account in your name only. You do not need two non O retirement if the two of you refers to yourself and non Thai wife. You can obtain a non O retirement and wife(?) Can piggyback on your extension as dependent. Forget about 65k income method unless your embassy provides income letter. UK,USA and AU do not.

Your original question is how to obtain a 30 day extension. That is very simple and has been covered. The main thing you needed to attend to is TM30 to apply for that. You then morphed into obtaining a non O retirement and subsequent extension. The steps are simple. 1. Obtain a bank account. This often requires obtaining a residence certificate and is not straight forward. I recommend an agent for this. 2. Transfer 800k baht from abroad. 3. Attend immigration and apply for non O retirement. The 800k needs to be in the bank on the day you apply.. You would need 15 days remaining on your current permit when you apply. (21 days at CM). That gives you a 90 day stamp. 4. In the last 30 days of the 90day stamp apply for 12 month extension with the funds having been in the bank for 2 months. 5. Maintain funds at 800k for 3 months after extention granted and then not below 400k and back up to 800k two months prior to next extension. Wash and repeat. Note: You can do this process yourself. 2000baht for non O application. 1900baht for extension. Approx 4k for agent bank account. You can use an agent for the whole process. 4k for bank account. Approx 30k for the non O and extension. Note you would not require funds in the bank. Ongoing extensions approx 15k. (agents cheaper than this in Pattaya) Personally I use money in the bank method and maintain the 800k all year round. The process is not difficult. As the saying goes "up to you"

That's what you need. Thinking copy of blue book and his ID signed.

Makes no difference.

They want to see a TM30. Which immigration office?

You must have had an existing Thai bank account. That's an added item prior to obtaining non O for many that don't have bank account in place.

It's LTR Visa. There is a current 57 page thread regarding it in this forum.

The point is that this is new..ish requirement. There are many threads on stamp transfer going back years both at CW and elsewhere and bank book proof of funds was not required. Bottom line is just another piece of rubbish immigration, in this thread CW, throws into the mix to make life exciting.

Even if you miss several the fine is 2000 baht all up. I will time applying for the passport renewal in window after doing 90 report obtaining new pp and then attending immigration for extension.

Make sure that you have printout of onward flight if airline requests such. Screenshot also is sufficient.

This occured prior to covid and during that first seven years in Thailand I never did a 90 report due to frequent travel. Did my first ever 90 report after covid hit and we all grounded. I'm actually going to obtain passport renewal this year and given the bank book rubbish in this thread I will leave stamp transfer till same time as extension.

I read the first page of that thread only. Didn't at the time read second page. I note your post re CW experience was Sept 2022 so relatively new. Seems that this now is the new norm and folk with extensions retirement money in bank need to be aware of this. Why not include married folk to supply current proof of marriage and those using income method to provide bank statements. Just usual selective rubbish from immigration.

Any wonder why some folks dislike immigration so much. They should have "Live Updates" channel for latest requirements at the 75 different immigration offices. Even then each different io could pull out some nonsense.

Ditto my experience at CW last time I had to transfer stamps. As I have mentioned in the thread, I have read through past threads on this and no mention of this bank book nonsense. Guess need to await future reports to be aware of what new brick immigration is throwing.

My last extension based on retirement using money in bank method at CW Nov last year. For the first time ever they wanted 90 day report receipt. Also first time ever my bankbook photocopies were not acceptable reason given is some months had no transactions. I understand not acceptable if consolidated transactions. Note first time in 10 years I had this rubbish. The senior io made me write on back of random doc page that next year I would provide bank statements. I then asked what if I make a token deposit every month. Her reply in the usual "save face rubbish" .....You bring bank statements. Note I keep over 1 million all year round in dedicated bank account. Bunch of clerks. I used appointment system that works a treat. This last extension I was made to go to doc check chicks first. Previous years straight to extention desk (think L32) I also decided first time ever to obtain my reentry permit. So back to que desk for # and off to reentry permit desk. wait not long. Unrelated observation... different from previous years some of the io in extension desks were young and my io seemed inexperienced.

Just now have read past threads "transfer stamps at CW" In some of those threads posters relate their experience at CW and other offices. Can't find a post listing bank book proof of funds. Note: I do not doubt OP post. Also another chap earlier stated that the io noticed his passport required renewal prior to his next extension and made that poster aware that he needs to bring proof of funds. Why not check current status of marriage for those on extensions based on marriage. Divorce = extension void. More harassment.

I struggle to find this requirement in any of the past threads regarding transfer of stamps at CW. I had never seen it before. I wouldn't be surprised if this was asked for at some crack pot immigration office however I find it surprising that this was required at CW.

Using that logic you would need to supply funds in bank evidence for such things as 90 day reports in person and reentry permits, residence certificate etc

From my earlier post... "The issue is that currently the next available appointment is over 5 weeks away" 5 weeks in advance just to obtain an appointment slot requires forward planning.

Completely unclear however it will not include covering the financials.

Hasn't been required in the past. Already looked back at threads regarding transfer of stamps at CW and can't find any with this requirement. Note another post just above backing up this request from io at CW. Strange!

Thanks for heads up. Must say really surprised by this request from CW.